Senior Structural Engineer - LVI Associates

LVI Associates has partnered up with a national employee-owned engineering firm committed to delivering holistic advice to their clients’ most complex challenges. They leverage their collective and diverse experience, technical expertise, and industry knowledge of structures and building enclosures, advanced analysis, code consulting, and applied science & research to deliver unrivaled, comprehensive solutions that drive superior performance. With more than 700 employees in ten office locations throughout the United States.

We are looking for someone passionate about structural engineering and problem solving!

This company specializes in Building Engineering, Infrastructure and Special Structures, and Construction Engineering. Their staff is experienced in evaluating the performance of existing structures. They implement innovative techniques for design, analysis, and project management. They have a state of the art, brand new laboratory facilities to support the design and investigation work with material, mechanical, and environmental testing.

The structural engineering team focuses on repair and rehabilitation of constructed works, investigation and performance evaluation, and adaptive re-use of existing structures. The Structural Engineer will be expected to conduct structural evaluations, repair design, design, and investigative projects; complete and review analysis and design calculations; execute and manage the preparation of drawings and specifications; manage project budgets and schedules; assist with mentoring of junior staff; interact with clients; and manage construction projects.

The role:

• Work on a wide range of structural-engineering projects involving steel, concrete, masonry and wood structures. The role will focus on the repair/rehabilitation/restoration of existing buildings.
• Plan and conduct site investigations to document existing conditions.
• Execute the construction-administration phase of projects, including bid assistance, submittal review, site meetings, observations of completed work, etc.
• Serve as a manager on projects that may include:
• Condition assessments of existing buildings
• Design of repair/rehabilitation/restoration measures for existing structures and preparation of construction documents
• Design and details of structural components for adaptive re-use and modifications of existing building structures
• Investigation of structural failures and adverse performance issues
• Preparation of technical reports
• Responsible for direct client contact within context of assigned work.
• Pursue professional activities to gain professional recognition.
• Publish articles/papers and give technical presentations.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in structural analysis and design of concrete, steel, masonry, and wood-frame structures.
• MS in Structural Engineering.
• Professional Engineering License (SE) required
• Proficient in writing and editing of project specifications, technical reports, field reports, project correspondence, and proposals.
• Strong written and oral communication skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage project budgets.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Proficient in the use of computer analysis software (e.g., ETABS, SAP, RISA, RAM, SAFE, etc.)
• Ability to travel to remote job sites not accessible by public transportation, and if applicable, an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report.

Benefits:

• 401(k) match
• Generous bonus scheme
• Affordable health plan
• PTO
• Employee ownership
• Maternity leave

Please reach out directly if you are interested in this role!